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Corn, Bacon, Basil, and Cheddar Quiche

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Ingredients
  

Pie Crust:

  • 3 cups flour
  • 3 Tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup cold butter cut into cubes
  • ¾ cup cold shortening
  • 1 egg
  • 5 Tablespoons ice cold water
  • 1 Tablespoon apple cider vinegar

Quiche:

  • 6 pieces thick cut bacon cut into ½ inch pieces
  • 1 bunch green onions
  • 1 red pepper diced
  • 2 cups corn fresh or thawed frozen
  • ½ cup basil
  • 1 ½ cups Sargento® Traditional Cut Shredded Pepper Jack Cheese
  • 1 ½ cups Sargento® Traditional Cut Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese
  • 8 eggs
  • 1 ½ cups half-and-half or heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • pinch freshly grated nutmeg
  • pinch cayenne pepper

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, and salt. Whisk together egg, water, and vinegar. Keep in fridge.
  • Add the cubed butter and shortening and work into the flour using a pastry cutter. When it resembles peas, add the cold liquid. Switch to wooden spoon and mix until it just comes together.
  • Divide the dough in half and wrap in plastic wrap. Chill for at least 30 minutes. You can freeze the other half for another time.
  • While the crust is chilling, you can get started on the filling. Cook the bacon until crisp. Remove the bacon from the pan, leaving about 1 Tablespoon fat in the pan. Pour off any remaining. Let the bacon drain on paper towels.
  • Add green onions, peppers, and corn to the pan. Season with salt and pepper. Cook until slightly soft, about 4 to 5 minutes. Let cool slightly.
  • Roll out the pie crust on a floured board. Roll into a circle and transfer to a pie plate. Trim the crust, tuck under, and crimp.
  • Add the cooled corn filling to the pie crust. Top with fresh basil and cheeses.
  • To make the custard, add the eggs to a blender or large measuring bowl (I use a batter bowl). Pour in cream or half-and-half, salt, pepper, nutmeg, and cayenne. Blend until frothy, about 2 minutes.
  • Pour custard over. Let sit for minute and use a fork to make sure everything is evenly distributed.
  • Place quiches on a rimmed baking sheet (for insurance in case you get any spill over) and cover loosely with foil.
  • Bake in a preheated 400° for 45 minutes, remove foil and bake for another 10 minutes. Let stand for 15 minutes before slicing.
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